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EU Ministers to Review Syria13 Jan

EU Ministers to Review Syria Sanctions

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Rain Chaos in Saudi Arabia9 Jan

Rain Chaos in Saudi Arabia – More Rain on the Way

Unusual heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Saudi cities, reports Arab media. Videos on social media show cars being swept away along streets that have turned into rivers. And residents are warned that the rains will continue.

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Usyk defeated Fury in the22 Dec

Usyk defeated Fury in the super fight

The Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk stands again as the winner against the Briton Tyson Fury in tonight's rematch in Riyadh. After the super fight, challenger Daniel Dubois crashed the victory interview and demanded a rematch.

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Saudi Arabia has bought the11 Dec

Saudi Arabia has bought the world's silence

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has created a police state where over 300 people have been executed just this year. Can the 2034 World Championship get Saudi Arabia to reform? If one applauds the oppressor, there is no possibility of change, says the Saudi activist Lina al-Hathloul.

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Responding to Saudi Criticism: "Not28 Oct

Responding to Saudi Criticism: "Not for the Money"

The tennis star Jannik Sinner won over 60 million kronor after the victory in the "Six Kings Slam" in Saudi Arabia. A disputed tournament that has sparked criticism. I don't play for the money, says the world number one.

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